2016 Jeep Renegade: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Known weak spot on this generation: 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir2 — oil consumption. 1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer. A lot of owner complaints, 41% about engine & cooling.
Oil level and consumption history, rough idle / stalling (MultiAir), any engine or short-block replacement on record.
Known problems on the 2016 Jeep Renegade
2.4L Tigershark MultiAir2 — oil consumption $1,500–$4,000 to fix
The 2.4L Tigershark burns oil, sometimes severely, and can throw a rod when the level drops — plus MultiAir brick failures causing rough running. A class action was settled.
Check for: Oil level and consumption history, rough idle / stalling (MultiAir), any engine or short-block replacement on record.
Basis: Tigershark oil-consumption class-action settlement; NHTSA complaints
Known patterns for this year and model, not findings about one car. A well-kept example may already have had the fix. Costs are rough US shop prices.
2016 Jeep Renegade recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Jeep Renegade. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Trailer Hitches
Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 16V545000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
1 aftermarket-part notice (parts sold for this model, not the car)
If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash. 16E013000
2016 Jeep Renegade safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Engine: "2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XS1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2016 Jeep Renegade safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
429 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2016 Jeep Renegade is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 40,000 mi | $6,368 |
| 160,000 mi | $5,750 |
Other Jeep Renegade years
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